I share openly how i lie on the interviews. And you should too

When I first found ways to get ahead in my career, like being overemployed or stretching my experience, the first piece of advice I got was: "don't tell anybody."

I grew up in a poor neighborhood. My friends and I were tired of our situation. We worked hard and were loyal, but we were still poor and in debt. So when I found a legal way to get what I deserved, why would I keep that a secret from my friends?

The real problem is the silence.

*They count on your fear
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Companies know you're afraid of losing your job. They use that to raise expectations without raising your salary.

But many of us finish our work in way less than 40 hours a week. The rest of the time is often spent in useless meetings just to look busy.

This proves many jobs are about getting tasks done, not about how many hours you sit at a desk.

*"Years of experience" is a broken metric
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Hiring is flawed. Why do we still use "years of experience" to measure skill?

Someone with 2 years at a startup can have more useful skills than someone with 10 years doing the same simple task. But automated filters will just screen out the talented person because of arbitrary keywords.

I’ve lied in interviews. I’ve been overemployed. I even got fired for talking about it. And guess what? Three months later, I found a company that was twice as good.

Let's ask uncomfortable questions
By talking about this stuff, we force the industry to face reality.

1. Are you paying for my time or for my results?
2. If the job takes 20 hours, why do I have to be logged in for 40?
3. Shouldn't we focus on practical skills instead of credentials?

Staying silent is a short-term, individual approach that guarantees a long-term loss for everyone. You get through the door, but you help keep it closed for the next person.

I want to see a job market where efficiency is rewarded, hiring is based on actual skill, and flexibility is the norm.

I explain all of this in more detail in my new video. Go watch it before your boss schedules another "quick sync" meeting that could have been an email.